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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.60, 25,258.20 and 13,099.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.60, 25,258.20 and 13,099.30 is: 19,636.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.60 : 25,258.20 = 13,099.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.60/25,258.20 = 13,099.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.60x = 25,258.20 × 13,099.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.60x = 330,864,739.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,864,739.26/16,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,636.36

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